Akshay Kumar Pays Tribute to Asrani, Shares His Last Shot from Haiwaan
Veteran actor Asrani, known for his comic roles in over 350 films, passed away in October 2025. His final screen appearance is in the upcoming film Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. Akshay Kumar shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, recalling witnessing Asrani's last shot and praising his unique talent. The shared clip features a humorous exchange between Asrani's character and a police constable, highlighting his signature comic timing. Haiwaan is set for worldwide release on September 11, 2026.
First-hand measurement across 13 sources
We measured how 13 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (73/100). Lens Score 29/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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ndtv broke this story on 4 Sept, 06:44 am. Other outlets followed.